"Who is Major General Truong Son Lam? The 'mystery' behind the new Chairman of MobiFone"

June 12, 2025 marked an important turning point for MobiFone Telecommunications Corporation when Major General Truong Son Lam was officially appointed as Chairman of the Board of Members.

This decision not only demonstrates the policy of strengthening the connection between national security and the digital economy, but also opens up expectations for a breakthrough development period for one of Vietnam's key telecommunications enterprises.

Major General Truong Son Lam is a senior officer with many years of experience in the People's Public Security Force, with deep expertise in the fields of information technology and network security. He graduated from Hanoi University of Science and Technology, majoring in Information Technology, one of the leading training centers for technology engineers in the country. Not stopping there, he continued to complete his education and successfully defended his PhD thesis in Information Security at the People's Security Academy, a key training and research center in network security and information security.

Before being assigned to MobiFone, Major General Truong Son Lam held many important positions in the police force, including the role of Director of Ben Tre Provincial Police, a key locality in the Mekong Delta region. He also served as Deputy Director of the Department of Cyber Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention under the Ministry of Public Security, the leading unit in implementing strategies to protect national cyberspace and respond to high-tech threats.

His career is considered to be closely linked to high-tech fields, requiring strategic thinking, the ability to process complex information, and absolute precision in direction and management. As a result, he is one of the typical senior officials, standing out not only for his professional capacity but also for his long-term vision and rich practical management experience.

On June 9, 2025 , the Minister of Public Security signed a Decision to transfer Major General Truong Son Lam , then Director of Ben Tre Provincial Police , to work at MobiFone Telecommunications Corporation . According to this decision, he was officially appointed to the position of Chairman of MobiFone's Board of Members from June 12, 2025 .

The transfer of a senior officer in the People's Public Security Force - who has a deep expertise in the field of information technology and cyber security - to take a leading role at a major telecommunications enterprise is considered by observers to be a strategic move. This is not just a simple personnel change, but part of a comprehensive restructuring process of the state-owned enterprise system , especially in sensitive and far-reaching areas such as information technology, telecommunications and digital transformation.

This event also marks the completion of the transfer of MobiFone from the management of the Ministry of Information and Communications to the Ministry of Public Security. According to experts, placing MobiFone under the direct management of the Ministry of Public Security is a long-term strategy, aiming to strengthen the telecommunications technology ecosystem in close connection with national security requirements in the digital age.

At the first meeting with MobiFone's key leaders and member units, new Chairman Truong Son Lam clearly shared the development orientation: "MobiFone needs to change strongly from thinking to working methods, to properly shape the role of a security - defense enterprise in the true sense: operating effectively, professionally, systematically and with a clear strategic orientation."

This message not only demonstrates the new leader's determination for comprehensive reform, but also reflects a deep awareness of the challenges MobiFone is facing: from fierce competition in the telecommunications industry to increasingly high demands on service quality, system security and the ability to quickly adapt to new technology.

In fact, MobiFone is facing many strategic crossroads. In the context of increasingly fragmented telecommunications market share, 5G technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) are posing huge investment requirements, while the national digital transformation process requires flexible, efficient and secure adaptability.

With his leadership experience in specialized technical units and his understanding of the rules of cyberspace, Major General Truong Son Lam is expected to bring a breath of fresh air to technology business management thinking, helping MobiFone strongly restructure its organization, strategy and operating model. At the same time, his deep understanding of non-traditional security threats will be one of his strengths in shaping policies to protect telecommunications infrastructure and ensure data security - a key factor in the digital economy.

It is noteworthy that Mr. Truong Son Lam succeeds Mr. Nguyen Hong Hien, who has just been appointed as Director of the Department of Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation under the Central Policy and Strategy Committee. This succession shows that the process of transferring high-level personnel is being carried out strategically, aiming to optimize operational efficiency in key areas of the economy and national security.

On a broader scale, the appearance of Major General Truong Son Lam at the top position of MobiFone reflects the convergence trend between telecommunications technology and national security – an inevitable trend in the digital age. When telecommunications services are not only a means of communication but also an operating platform for most economic and social activities, controlling and ensuring security for this infrastructure becomes a vital requirement.

In that context, choosing a leader with deep understanding of cybersecurity, strategic thinking about technology and practical management experience will be a great advantage for MobiFone to not only maintain its role as a leading telecommunications enterprise, but also to be able to reposition the brand towards a key security - technology enterprise.

The appointment of Major General Truong Son Lam as Chairman of the Board of Members of MobiFone Telecommunications Corporation is a strategic event, reflecting the State's long-term vision in consolidating digital technology strengths associated with ensuring national security. With his capacity, experience and enthusiasm, he is expected to be the central factor leading MobiFone to overcome current challenges and rise strongly in the new development stage, a stage in which telecommunications is not only a service, but also a core element of national security and digital sovereignty.

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